Detroit Pistons big men Greg Monroe, left, and Andre Drummond pose for pictures during media day in Auburn Hills on Sept. 30, 2013.

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Detroit Pistons coach Maurice Cheeks was at first coy when asked to identify his starting lineup for Tuesday's exhibition opener against Israeli League champion Maccabi Haifa at the Palace of Auburn Hills.

"I don't know yet," he said with a slight smirk after today's practice.

When pressed, he allowed that center Andre Drummond and forward Josh Smith will hear their names called. ...